Among PSF’s main functions are conducting crime scene analysis, capturing and eliminating high-level targets, and reconnaissance.

In June 2008, the Puntland Security Force (PSF) participated in a pivotal protection operation aimed at preventing a terrorist group from establishing hideouts in the Bargal Mountains, situated in the northeastern region of Somalia.

This operation, characterized by strategic planning and coordinated efforts, underscored the PSF’s commitment to safeguarding the region against the threat of terrorism, thereby contributing to the overall stability and security of the area.

The operation, which lasted close to a year, involved concerted efforts to counter the terrorist group’s advances and restore security to the region.

It was officially established in 2001 as the Puntland Intelligence Service during the rule of President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, with help from the United States.

[5] The agency principally operates in the Puntland region, where it serves as the main intelligence and counter-terrorism wing of the government's security forces.

It is primarily aimed at preventing, detecting and eradicating piracy, illegal fishing, and other illicit activity off of the coast of Somalia, in addition to generally safeguarding the nation's marine resources.

[9] In January 2015, President of Puntland Abdiweli Mohamed Ali signed a bilateral agreement with the EU head of Civilian Operations Commander for all Civilian Common Security Defence Policy (CSDP) Missions Kenneth Dean, which stipulates that a new EUCAP Nestor base will be established in Garowe.